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Maria asks… How do I encourage my bonsai gardenia to bloom? I got a bonsai gardenia in mid January as a birthday present. It had beautiful buds all over it when it arrived. I’ve treated it just as directed; partial sun, misting, watering, humidity rock dish full of water right [...]
Charles asks… whats wrong with my bonsai tree? The leaves on my Chinese Elm bonsai tree will not grow back. I water it, it has plenty of sun.The leaves did start to grow back a couple of times but always dried out very soon after. It has been in the [...]
Susan asks… How often and should I water my Juniper Bonsai? I live in Southern CA and I bought a small Juniper bonsai (this one to be precise: http://www.easternleaf.com/Bonsai_Rock_Juniper_Bonsai_Tree_p/800560-03.htm) and I was wondering how often should I water my Bonsai? And how much water should I use when I water [...]
Charles asks… Bonsai Tree? Im growing one..i know its just regular tree with roots pruned..tyed with wire etc… but can someone send me a link how?and also will it work with apple seeds(ive grown a tree out of them((kinda its still growing its getting big)) but what will i need [...]
Sharon asks… Help! Dying Dwarf Jade bonsai!? I got a dwarf Jade bonsai from my friend and due to winter one side of the tree has started to wither off while the other is growing fine. Also many healthy young leaves are falling off and the tree is taking on [...] Bonsai are generally re-potted and re-pruned every few years. Re-potting bonsai prevents them from being pot-bound and encourages the growth of new feeder roots allowing the tree to absorb moisture more efficiently. You will also need to change the soil to prevent it from becoming stale and hindering growth. You can tell that [...] bonsai trees are basically living miniature trees and bonsai is the reproduction of all natural tree forms in miniature. The practice of growing and forming these stunning tiny trees has been occurring for thousands of years in China and Japan. There are quite a few individuals who take care of and manicure [...] bonsai trees Who can defy the artistry of bonsai trees? I am personally fascinated on how such magnificence comes to life. bonsai plants look sturdy but too small to survive, however, its understated beauty represents elegance and strength in one. Plenty of people love to grow bonsai trees. This is a [...]  55 YEAR OLD SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD OR COAST REDWOOD) "INFORMAL UPRIGHT Image via Wikipedia Is your bonsai tree starting to look a little bit tired? Perhaps you received your bonsai as a gift or maybe you bought it from a garden centre? The point is, unless you correctly look after your miniature tree then things can go wrong, and all too quickly! If your bonsai tree is starting to look past it’s best there are certain things you can do to give it a new lease of life. It’s a good idea to think about re-potting your bonsai tree every couple of years or so, and early spring is an ideal time to do this. You will need some good quality potting compost with a mix of grit or sand to help drainage. Also consider trimming the roots if your bonsai tree looks really confined and compacted down there. The roots maybe getting too big for the pot, so a quick root haircut can often work wonders. You will obviously need to remove the old soil first to expose the roots. An ideal tool to help you do this is a humble ice-lolly stick. Like any tree a bonsai tree is most suited to its natural habitat, and therefore should be outdoors. If your bonsai tree is located somewhere inside your house, try moving it outside for a while and see if it recovers. Continue reading How to Revive a bonsai Tree
Sandy asks… I have a juniper bonsai. I left it without water for about a week and now its brown. is it dead? what can i do?
Bonsai Dreams answers: Feed it sugar water to perk it up, but don’t flood it. Help me answer my [...] |
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